I did not grow any cucumbers this year but I love pickles, especially when I can make them very low in sodium. Low sodium pickles are pretty hard to find so I was super excited when I realized I can have as many of these as I want! I have been reading up on preserving…
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Fun DIY painted summer pots!
Hey there! You won’t believe it but it’s SUNNY in the Pacific NW today (ok partly sunny but I will take it!) I am making the most of it 🙂 I am super excited to share a quick and fun DIY I did this weekend with a few small terra cotta pots and some acrylic…
How to make watermelon juice (jugo de sandia)
I don’t know about you, but when the watermelons begin to come into season I get giddy. Especially when the first wave of semi-anemic looking melons have passed and the big, juicy watermelons we have waited for are ready to be brought home. I live in the Pacific NW so many of our watermelons…
Inspiration Monday Party | Awesome DIY features!!!
The temps are rising and Summer is officially just a few weeks away. Yay! We are SO happy you chose to join us for the Inspiration Monday party today. Did you know when you link up to the Inspiration Monday party your link shows up on all 7 blogs simultaneously. Crazy, right? We think that’s…
Easy DIY macrame hanging planter
I am crushing on macrame right now, like, in a big way. And since I am a 40-something mama, I do remember the first time that macrame graced our homes. It wasn’t quite as bright and fun the last time. And no one painted it or paired with with bright, funky finds and art….
Inspiration Monday Party | Mason jar features & Giveaway!!
We have some BIG NEWS today! Our sweet bloggy friend, Debbie, from Refresh Restyle is joining the fun on Inspiration Monday as a permanent hostess! We’re thrilled to have her on board! If you’re linking up via her blog, it’s fantastic to have you partying with us! Your links will now be seen simultaneously on all…
DIY Moroccan print coasters + my patio before pictures
I probably have too many projects going at once right now (2 full space re-do’s and like 723 DIY ideas) but with summer approaching, I can no longer ignore our patio. …
Lacy Garden Lanterns
Our Japanese Maple is in full regalia, and fanning her gorgeous feathers for Spring. Around her are bright pink Azaleas, and various mid to late spring flowers beginning to push through to the surface. I was cleaning out a few bins of trim & craft supplies recently and came across a yard or so of…
Inspiration Monday Party | Pretty Floral Projects For Spring!
Welcome Back to the 37th edition of Inspiration Monday! We’re so happy you’re here today. This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time, all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites. I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Scattered Thoughts of…
DIY Yardstick Star + What’s Shakin’ Around twelveOeight
My sweet little peanut is two months old. TWO MONTHS OLD! He is so very sweet, and is letting mama sleep a little better at night now, and just has me in awe of how much we can love these little guys. I’m a goner, I will block this post when he gets old enough…